Alligator Swamp Trail
Use existing lines in the gym, on the yard or create them using jump ropes. Make sure all students understand.
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Use existing lines in the gym, on the yard or create them using jump ropes. Make sure all students understand.
FavoriteStick a piece of paper naming an animal (or other category) on each participant’s forehead or back, in a way.
FavoriteStart playing some funky music and get everyone dancing. Next, shout out an animal and watch as the kids try.
FavoriteGet students into a circle and have them count off from one to five. Assign an animal for each of.
FavoriteThe players form two lines with equal numbers on each team. The first player on each team is one animal,.
FavoritePrior to the game you will need to write names of animals on pieces of paper that make a noise..
FavoriteUse your imaginations to come up with different types of animal walks! Imitate bears walking, or run fast like a.
FavoriteEach leader can call out an animal or have campers draw an animal on an index card. Then have them.
FavoriteThe player who is it stands at the front of the room and calls out the name of mammal, bird,.
FavoriteGive everyone a slip of paper, which identifies them as a certain animal. Turn out the lights (maybe), then have.
FavoriteSit campers in a circle. The bunny (small ball) is started first and is passed from person to person around.
FavoriteSimilar to Simon Says…One player is leader. Leader and all the others flap their arms like birds. Leader calls out.
FavoriteThis is a variation of Bob the Weasel above. Gather group of students in a circle. Have students place their.
FavoriteAll campers stand in a circle with one person in the middle who starts with their eyes closed while the.
FavoriteLine a group of kids up on one side of a field. Pick one person to be the British Bulldog..
FavoriteCircle the students, with their hands outstretched to the side with their palms facing up. The right hand should be.
FavoriteEveryone but two people forms a circle standing far enough away from each other so that a person can safely.
FavoritePlayers sit in a circle and one player goes into the middle. A topic is chosen and the rubber chicken.
FavoriteAll students begin in a circle, with one student chosen to be in the center of the circle. The student.
FavoriteLet campers get creative by creating and drawing a new animal and then have them share with the class.
FavoriteDivide the children into two equal teams. Have teams face each other across from a center line. Assign one side.
FavoriteSomebody lies down and closes their eyes, while everyone else gathers around them. The one lying down must keep their.
FavoriteDivide the class into four groups. Group one should go to the left side of the room facing the wall.
FavoriteHave players line up holding each other around the waist. Remind students not to run, only speed walk. Have the.
FavoriteGather the students in a circle, sitting down. One student is chosen as the fox who walks around the group,.
FavoriteThis is a great way to divide a large group into two smaller groups. Players close their eyes while one.
FavoriteForm two lines (teams) of students, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with at least one arm’s length between them. One team is standing.
FavoriteHave the group form a circle. Hand a ball out to two people on opposite sides of the circle. Designate.
FavoriteSet up a small area with clearly marked boundaries or classroom. Use beanbags or ping pong balls for insects and.
FavoriteDivide the group into two teams (each team should have at least 4 or 5). Have the groups sit crossed.
FavoritePrior to the game, secretly place a bunch of objects (wrapped candy is good) around the room or the field..
FavoriteBefore you start the game, one person must be dubbed the kitty. Once you have your kitty, everyone but him/her.
FavoriteChoose 6 students to make a “trap” by making a circle holding hands. One child is a “cat” with his.
FavoriteGet a rubber chicken, stuffed animal, ball or other small, throw-able object. Set up a visible starting line marked by.
FavoriteThis game can be played outside, in a gym or in a classroom. Create boundaries for the play space. Remind.
FavoriteDivide students into small groups. Each group gets one jump rope. Two students are turners, everyone else jumps. The two.
FavoriteThis Game is done best inside of a gym or room with enough running space and walls. Assign 2 walls;.
FavoriteThe group will line up single file and place their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of.
FavoriteCircle up players about shoulder-to-shoulder but with some personal space in between. One person in the middle closes his/her eyes.
FavoritePick 4 students to be the “dogs.” Give each dog a cone and ask them to spread out and place.
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